Markets
Gains continue after reports of rate check by Federal Reserve
Speculation over the possibility of an intervention to support the yen continued at the start of the Japan trading week. © Reuters
Nikkei staff writers
January 26, 2026 08:28 JST
TOKYO — The yen gained against the dollar in early trading here Monday, touching the 154 level for the first time since Dec. 17 after reports that U.S. authorities had taken a preliminary step toward intervening to support Japan’s currency.
